Monday, April 30th, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling
I have a slew of things I'd like to learn or learn more about, but I find it nearly impossible to take classes outside of my home. Once I factor in my work schedule and the schedule of everyone in my household, I always stop short of signing up...
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
by Michael Tyrrell
What We’re Eating: Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Capers One of my favorite TV chefs is Lydia Bastianich; I never pass up an opportunity to catch her current series on public television on Sunday afternoons. Recently she had on as a guest, Fortunato Nicotra, executive chef at her flagship restaurant, Felidia, which is located in my east side hood. It's a great restaurant but due to fiscal constraints, it is reserved for special...
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
by familycircle
Having that perfect sun-kissed look is at the top of most girls to-do list for prom. But since we all know by now that hitting the tanning beds is a big no-no, a safe and easy alternative for your daughter is to apply self-tanner. One of our favorites is
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood
Last year just before Mother’s Day, I confessed – in my
Family Tech column – my tricks for helping my husband buy gifts for me. I figure that making it easy for him to succeed at this essential marital chore – even though he is completely hopeless at it...
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
by Melissa Knific

Wander down any dried pasta aisle at the supermarket nowadays, and you'll likely find at least a dozen possibilities in terms of shapes. Head to Italy, and that number multiplies tenfold (or at least it seems that way).
Every region in the country has been...
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